University General Course Catalog 2016-2017

Apr 24, 2024

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Dance, Minor

I. Contact Information

Department of Theatre & Dance
155 Church Fine Arts Complex
(775) 784-6829
http://www.unr.edu/cla/theatredance/contact.html

II. Description

Students majoring in another field may minor in dance by completing the following requirements. Minor programs must include a minimum of 9 credits in upper division courses (300-400 level). Dance minors must take any level dance from three categories including ballet, modern and jazz. Performance classes must also include a choreography course. Student must also practice teaching their knowledge of dance and learn history of dance to finish the minor.

III. Program Requirements (19 units)

A. Required Courses

DAN 253 - Methods of Teaching Dance and Rhythms (2 units)
DAN 266 - History of Dance II: 20th Century (3 units)
DAN 288 - Choreography II: Elements of Dance Composition (2 units)
DAN 388 - Choreography III: Principles of Composition (3 units) CO14
DAN 467 - Dance Criticisms and Aesthetics (3 units) CO13
DAN 238 - Modern Dance (Intermediate) (1 unit) OR
DAN 338 - Modern Dance (Advanced) (1 unit)
DAN 132 - Jazz Dance (Beginning) (1 unit) OR
DAN 232 - Jazz Dance (Intermediate) (1 unit) OR
DAN 332 - Jazz Dance (Advanced) (1 unit)
DAN 235 - Ballet (Intermediate) (1 unit) OR
DAN 335 - Ballet (Advanced) (1 unit)
DAN 466 - Dance History III: Contemporary Trends (3 units) OR
An upper division history course in another arts discipline (with advisor approval)